Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They were a gay and yet an earnest time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

of short duration or distance

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading A time of social reform on the one hand and social brilliance on the other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading They were a gay and yet an earnest time.

someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

at any time

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

socialism to be established by gradual reforms within the law

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading They were a gay and yet an earnest time.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A time of social reform on the one hand and social brilliance on the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

not any; not one

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A time of social reform on the one hand and social brilliance on the other.

on one occasion

From this reading The heyday at once of intellectual Fabianism and of extravagant dissipation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A time of social reform on the one hand and social brilliance on the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

an amount of time

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading A time of social reform on the one hand and social brilliance on the other.

have sovereign power

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

precisely, exactly

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

in an unfortunate way

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

relating to human society and its members

From this reading A time of social reform on the one hand and social brilliance on the other.

the season of growth

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were a gay and yet an earnest time.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They were a gay and yet an earnest time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading EDWARDIAN DISCURSIVE THE Edwardians were, as we now think, a brief generation to themselves, set between Victorianism and neo-Georgianism (it is a pity that we should have no better name for the present reign, for “Georgian” belongs by right to a period quite other; royalty having ever been sadly unimaginative in its choice of Christian names).

a late time of life

From this reading Set between the nineteenth century and the full swing of the twentieth, those brief ten years we call Edwardian seem now like a short spring day.

but in spite of that

From this reading They were a gay and yet an earnest time.